Special Marine Warning for East Central Florida Offshore Waters Until 9:45 AM EDT
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 1, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for offshore waters between Flagler Beach and Sebastian Inlet as a strong thunderstorm moves through the area.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Florida Offshore
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Florida Offshore.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, has issued a Special Marine Warning for offshore waters. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 9:45 AM EDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line (20-60 nm offshore)
- Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet (20-60 nm offshore)
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- Ensure all persons on board are wearing life jackets.
- Seek safe harbor immediately.
- If caught on open water, stay below deck and avoid ungrounded metal objects.
- Be aware that thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts, which can easily overturn boats and create hazardous seas.
Expected Conditions
At 8:15 AM EDT, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located 37 nautical miles east of Playalinda Beach, moving northeast at 5 knots. Expected hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 40 knots.
- Waves: Suddenly higher waves.
- Lightning: Frequent cloud-to-water lightning occurring with the storm.
- Precipitation: Heavy downpours.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning was issued at 8:15 AM EDT and is currently scheduled to expire at 9:45 AM EDT on March 15, 2026. The storm is expected to remain over mainly open waters during this period.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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